Avda de la Cornisa, Playa de Mogan - Gran Canaria, Puerto Rico, Spain | (888) 822-7560
Cliff-top setting offers stunning views of the ocean and bay
Two freshwater swimming pools, including an infinity pool and one kids' pool
Fitness room features several cardio machines
Daily entertainment program for kids and adults, and live music at night in the bar
Children's program and playground keep tots occupied
All rooms have flat-screen TVs and open onto balconies, and most have sea views
Lounge bar and rooftop terrace are popular spots for drinks
Free shuttle service to beach
Fee for Wi-Fi, which is limited to public areas
Beaches are about a mile away
Dated rooms and bathrooms
Resort has a lot of steps, which might pose a challenge to those with limited mobility
Minimum night stays often enforced
The ClubHotel Riu Vistamar is an all-inclusive, 475-room family-focused, mid-range resort perched on a cliff top overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and Puerto Rico Bay. The cliff that provides those stunning panoramas can mean lots of steps, although the hotel does provide a shuttle bus. Most of the rooms have sea views, but rooms and bathrooms, along with other parts of the resort, such as the lobby and bar, look dated. Its all-inclusive rates are a good value, though -- but that means crowds in the summer and at other peak times.
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Scene
Large, all-inclusive family-friendly resort with breathtaking views
The entrance to the ClubHotel Riu Vistamar, which is situated at a small palm-studded roundabout, is straight-line plain. The lobby, while clean and spacious, looks dated, with its sashed curtains and wicker-frame furniture. Built in 2003, the five-floor hotel is comprised of a series of terraces skirted by palm trees, potted scrubs, and flowerbeds, all of which overlook the seriously impressive cliff-top panorama. The vibe is family-friendly, and since it's an all-inclusive resort, most guests don't venture far from the hotel -- this can result in the hotel feeling a bit crowded during the summer months, and a daily jostle for the sun loungers.
Location
Perched on a steep slope overlooking Puerto Rico Bay in southwest Gran
Set on the top of a cliff overlooking the Puerto Rico Bay and the Atlantic Ocean, the ClubHotel Riu Vistamar offers some of the best views in the area. Amadores Beach and the town center are a little more than a mile away down a steep road, so the free hotel shuttle is recommended, especially for the return trip. There's a coastal path along the Paseo Costa Cararia that takes in, among other sights, the dunes of Maspalomas,the Mogan Harbor, and the historical town of Aguimes. Gran Canaria Airport is about 30 miles away, or about a 40-minute drive.
Rooms
All rooms open onto to balconies, and most have stunning sea views
The hotel's 475 room follow fairly traditional, if dated, styling, with dark-painted, heavy wood furnishings, carpeted floors, and patterned fabrics. In-room amenities include mini-fridges and flat-screen TVs with satellite channels. Rooms open onto balconies, and most have sea views. Bathrooms, with plastic shower curtains and basic white and beige tiling, look lackluster and feel dated, and offer only basic toiletries. Some double rooms have two twin beds pushed together.
Features
All-inclusive plan includes three meals, snacks, and free drinks
The hotel has two swimming pools, one of which is an infinity pool overlooking the bay; both come surrounded by loungers, though early arrival is recommended to secure one. The hotel is all-inclusive, meaning all meals come with the room price, and are served in the buffet restaurant or in the restaurant El Mirador, where the food is made to order, and seating is available under a wooden pavilion. Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks are free until midnight. There's a fitness center and fitness program, and sports activities available, along with a mini-club for kids. While live shows are largely aimed at children, there is live music in the evening in the bar area.
